World Championship on Climate Action - 2024
- Kathmandu & Pokhara
- December 26-31, 2024
Goal
A World Championship on Climate Action will serve as a powerful platform to accelerate global efforts to combat climate change.
Primary Goals:
- Inspire and Mobilize: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate
action. - Accelerate Innovation: Foster the development and deployment of cutting-edge
climate solutions. - Recognize Excellence: Celebrate and reward outstanding achievements in
climate leadership and innovation. - Promote Collaboration: Facilitate knowledge sharing and partnerships among
stakeholders. - Inform Policy: Provide valuable data and insights to policymakers for evidence-based decision-making.
- Inspire and Mobilize: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate
Secondary Goals:
- Educate the Public: Raise awareness about climate change and its impacts.
- Empower Youth: Create opportunities for young people to lead and innovate on climate issues.
- Bridge Divides: Foster unity and cooperation among nations and communities.
- Drive Economic Growth: Demonstrate that climate action can create jobs and
economic opportunities. - Protect Biodiversity: Highlight the interconnectedness of climate change and biodiversity loss.
By focusing on these goals, the World Championship on Climate Action can become a
catalyst for positive change and a beacon of hope for a sustainable future.
Objectives of a World Championship on Climate Action 2024
A World Championship on Climate Action should aim to:
Core Objectives:
- Accelerate climate solutions: Catalyze the development and implementation of
innovative and scalable climate solutions. - Inspire global action: Stimulate public interest and engagement in climate
change and its solutions. - Recognize and reward climate leadership: Highlight and celebrate individuals
and organizations making significant contributions to climate action. - Foster international cooperation: Facilitate knowledge sharing and
partnerships among nations, businesses, and civil society. - Mobilize resources: Attract investment and support for climate-related projects
and initiatives.
Specific Objectives:
- Promote sustainable innovation: Encourage the development of new
technologies, business models, and policies for a low-carbon future. - Empower youth: Provide a platform for young people to showcase their climate
solutions and leadership. - Build capacity: Enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals and
organizations working on climate issues. - Inform policymaking: Provide evidence-based recommendations to
policymakers to accelerate climate action. - Create a global climate community: Foster a sense of shared responsibility
and collective action on climate change.
By focusing on these objectives, a World Championship on Climate Action can become
a powerful platform for driving positive change and accelerating the transition to a
sustainable future.
Who can be a part of it?
- Educational Institution
- Institution head ( Head Teacher/ Principal)
- Students ( Grade 1-12)
- Teachers (Primarily level to Higher secondary)
- Journalists ( Climate focused Reporter )
Potential Formats
A World Championship on Climate Action will take various forms. Here are a few :
- Competition-based:
o Individuals or teams compete in challenges related to climate innovation, policy, or communication.
o Examples: Climate hackathons, pitch competitions, debate tournaments. - Award-based:
o Recognize outstanding achievements in climate action through awards in different categories.
o Examples: Lifetime achievement awards, innovation awards, policy impact awards. - Expo-based:
o Showcase the latest climate technologies, solutions, and research through exhibitions and conferences.
o Examples: Interactive displays, panel discussions, networking events. - Hybrid Format:
o Combine elements of competition, awards, and expo for a comprehensive approach.
Program Activities:
- Climate Science Olympiad
- Climate Action Research
- Climate Action based Project Display ( Poster & Model)
- Climate Action based wall magazine
- Art competition
- Idea Challenge competition
Type of Program
Online
Offline
Categories
Individual Categories:
- Climate Innovation: Recognizing individuals who have developed
groundbreaking solutions to climate challenges.
Subcategories: Sustainable education infrastructure/ green concept,
carbon capture, green technology
- Climate Education and Advocacy: Honoring individuals who have excelled in raising awareness and inspiring climate action. Subcategories: Youth leadership, community engagement
- Climate Journalism: Awarding outstanding reporting on climate change.
- Climate Art and Culture: Recognizing creative works that inspire climate action.
- Climate Entrepreneur: Recognizing individuals who have successfully launched climate-focused businesses or social enterprises.
- Climate Activist: Honoring individuals who have led impactful climate protests or campaigns.
- Climate Education Leadership: Recognizing teachers or head teachers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in climate education.
- Climate Action Integration: Awarding educators who have successfully
integrated climate change into multiple subjects. - Climate Student Empowerment: Honoring teachers who have empowered students to become climate leaders.
Educational Institution Categories:
- Climate Campus Sustainability: Recognizing institutions with outstanding sustainability practices on their campuses.
- Climate Community Engagement: Awarding institutions with strong
partnerships and collaborations on climate action.
Time frame:
- Call for the competition & Receiving Application: September 10-30
- Registration: 25 September – 15 october
- December 26-31: International Round
How to join WCCA 2024?
Step 1. Submit Registration Form
Step 2. Receiving Confirmation
Step 3. Payment
Step 4. Join International Round
Registration Fee
Category A [Students & Teachers] - $400
Category B [Accompanied Person] - $400
Category C [Head Teacher] - $350
Category D [Journalist] - $400
Registration Fee will cover:
For Category A & C
- Program Fee
- Accommodations (Twin share) for 5 Nights (26-30 December)
- Basic Food (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner); only dinner on 26, 27-30 [Full], only Breakfast on 31
- Ground Transportation
- Internal Transport (Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara to Kathmandu)
- Conference Pack
- Official ID
- Entry Card
- Cultural Activities*
- Sight Seeing*
- Visiting School/University
- Visa Assistance (1st time visitors)
- Mentoring support for students
- Networking Opportunities
- Certificate
- Crest/Memento*
- Gala Dinner
For Category B
- Accommodations (Twin share) for 5 Nights
- Basic Food (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner): Only lunch on 30, only breakfast on 27-31
- Ground Transportation
- Internal Transport (Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara to Kathmandu Transportation)
- Visa Assistance (1st time visitors)
- Gala Dinner (on 30 December )
Contact Information
Please contact us at the following numbers or email address:
Phone: +8801896121461
Email: info@geistfoundation.org